Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in St. Charles County; No reported cases in Warren County
By Kate Miller, Record Managing Editor
Posted 11/7/19
Warren County’s neighbor, St. Charles County, has found several mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus. Warren County officials said there have been no reported cases of West Nile …
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in St. Charles County; No reported cases in Warren County
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By Kate Miller, Record Managing Editor
Warren County’s neighbor, St. Charles County, has found several mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus.Warren County officials said there have been no reported cases of West Nile virus in humans or mosquitoes.“We don’t check mosquitoes for the West Nile virus presently,” said Warren County Commissioner Roger Mauzy. “We have had no reported cases here in the past few years. My guess is that should we have a confirmed case we will start the testing process.”As of Aug. 15, 2017, a total of 43 states and the District of Columbia have reported West Nile virus infections in people, birds, or mosquitoes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).“(St. Charles) County staff has been aware that West Nile virus is present in the metropolitan area, but this is the first time this season we have found the virus in St. Charles County mosquitoes,” says Ryan Tilley, director of the division of environmental health and protection.This is the first year St. Charles County is using collection sites to trap and analyze mosquito populations weekly from June to September.The virus is spread when a mosquito with the West Nile virus bites a human. While most people won’t notice any symptoms, the CDC reports that 1 in 5 people will experience flu-like symptoms including fever and body aches.The young, old and immunocompromised are at higher risk for serious complications. About 1 out of 150 people develop brain inflammation, neck stiffness, seizures, coma or death.The CDC recommends using safe mosquito deterrents from spring to the end of fall inside and outside of the home and personal protection.They include using skin and clothing safe bug sprays or natural insect repellents, mosquito nets, and clearing soaked items and places with standing water.
